Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
none would have a chance
Spanish translation:
todos estarían perdidos
English term
Spain
Also an interpreter (medical, court)
Native in: Spanish 
Works in: English to Spanish, Spanish to English, French to Spanish, and 3 more.
none of...would have a chance
Yet, with gratefully few exceptions, most parents wield this power with an incredible degree of trepidation and
cautiousness. That’s because parents of sound character are typically so conscientious about the overwhelming responsibility that’s been entrusted to them, and are so committed to fulfilling that responsibility, they’re not likely to abuse the power they hold. If merely having power were in itself corrupting, none of our children would have a chance.
Note: not sure what the author intends to convey when he states: ."..none of our children would have a chance"
Gracias.
Nov 19, 2018 21:59: Beatriz Ramírez de Haro Created KOG entry
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Proposed translations
Spain
Golf, Literature and Religion Specialist
Native in: Spanish 
Works in: English to Spanish, French to Spanish, Spanish
todos... estarían perdidos // ninguno... tendría una oportunidad
"Si el mero hecho de poseer/tener poder corrompiera de por sí a las personas, todos nuestros hijos estarían perdidos"
La inversa también funciona, pero me gusta menos:
"Si el mero hecho de poseer/tener poder corrompiera de por sí a las personas, ninguno de nuestros hijos tendría una oportunidad de desarrollo normal"
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Note added at 14 mins (2018-11-18 22:05:38 GMT)
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No me extraña, sobre todo al final de un día largo...
| Me encanta Beatriz, gracias. Me había bloqueado ;-) |
| Pero estoy contenta porque termino ahora mismo la 2.ª parte del libro. A por la 3.ª... |
| Sí, me parece más fiel al original sin dejar de ser creativa la primera opción. |
United States
Laudable Lady Linguist
Native in: English
Works in: Spanish to English, French to English, English to Spanish, and 3 more.
ninguno de nuestros niños tendrían suerte (en la vida)
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Note added at 34 mins (2018-11-18 22:26:03 GMT)
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Lo siento, "tendría.".
Spain
The Right Word Used in the Right Context
Native in: English (Variant: UK)
Works in: Spanish to English, English to Spanish
ninguno de nuestros hijos tendrían la posibilidad
ninguno de nuestros hijos tendría la más mínima oportunidad de realizarse
Saludos cordiales.
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